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Beck
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Hi,
I have an important question and please pardon my ignorance on this matter.
I have been asked to testify as a witness in a grand jury hearing next week. It is against a manager of mine in a former company where we both worked.
I want to know what exactly goes on in a grand jury hearing? I am testifying on behalf and request of the District Attorney in New York City. I am concerned about protecting myself from any incrimination and the DA office told me that all witnesses in a grand jury are automatically under immunity for whatever they say (in NY). Only if they elect to waive that, would the matter be different, or if I commit perjury.
I want to know, is this true? Am I protected in this sense. The DA's office has told me (in writing) that it is not there intent or desire to prosecute me. They are asking that I continue to cooperate in the manner that I have been thus far.
But still, I'd like to know if you can offer any advice. Especially, I'm not sure what goes on in a grand jury witness appearance. Also, the DA's office told me that when I come in on the day of the appearance, they will go over exactly what I need to say. In fact, they said i will be more or less repeating what the DA wants me to say, or in the manner in which I am to say it.
How does all this sound to you?
Btw, the only form of a 'subpeona' that I got a was a phone call from the assistant DA asking me to come. Does this count as a subpeona?
Thanks in advance & look forward to hearing back from you,
-beck
I have an important question and please pardon my ignorance on this matter.
I have been asked to testify as a witness in a grand jury hearing next week. It is against a manager of mine in a former company where we both worked.
I want to know what exactly goes on in a grand jury hearing? I am testifying on behalf and request of the District Attorney in New York City. I am concerned about protecting myself from any incrimination and the DA office told me that all witnesses in a grand jury are automatically under immunity for whatever they say (in NY). Only if they elect to waive that, would the matter be different, or if I commit perjury.
I want to know, is this true? Am I protected in this sense. The DA's office has told me (in writing) that it is not there intent or desire to prosecute me. They are asking that I continue to cooperate in the manner that I have been thus far.
But still, I'd like to know if you can offer any advice. Especially, I'm not sure what goes on in a grand jury witness appearance. Also, the DA's office told me that when I come in on the day of the appearance, they will go over exactly what I need to say. In fact, they said i will be more or less repeating what the DA wants me to say, or in the manner in which I am to say it.
How does all this sound to you?
Btw, the only form of a 'subpeona' that I got a was a phone call from the assistant DA asking me to come. Does this count as a subpeona?
Thanks in advance & look forward to hearing back from you,
-beck